Gemma Collins praised as she strips off to swimsuit in body-positive message

11 September 2023 , 14:04

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Gemma Collins praised as she strips off to swimsuit in body-positive message

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Gemma Collins, popularly known as The GC from The Only Way is Essex, has apologised to her fans for her absence and shared an empowering body-positive message. The reality TV star stripped down to a swimsuit on Friday, urging her followers to embrace their bodies and never doubt their self-worth.

Gemma greeted her fans with a cheerful "Good morning everyone, this is the GC," before explaining her recent social media hiatus, saying, "Sorry I've not been on Insta for a while, I've been having an amazing holiday."

In a powerful statement, Gemma encouraged her followers to embrace the skin they're in, saying: "I just wanna say to everyone out there whoever doubts their body, whoever feels down about themselves, who's having a bad day and doubting your beautifulness, your energy, just keep reminding yourself that you are beautiful." She concluded her uplifting message by reminding everyone that "We all come in different shapes and sizes and you've just got to rock it, honeys."

Her post received an outpouring of support from her fans. One fan responded to the ITV reality TV star's post with: "swimsuit neeeeeeeeed." Another follower asked: "Where is your suit from?" One fan, eager for more content from Gemma, queried: "When is your new podcast episode coming up? I've been waiting for your new episodes for ages! I just love listening to your stories coz you are always positive :)".

Gemma shared an inspiring message to fans (gemmacollins/Instagram)

She filmed herself taking a dip in a pool while dressed in a stunning swimsuit (gemmacollins/Instagram)

In a flurry of adoration and compliments, another expressed admiration for the queen of reality TV, saying: "LOVE YOU QUEEN - you're my inspiration always xx can't wait to see what projects you've got coming up next Gem xxx". While another chimed in with their appreciation for her fashion choices, stating: "Love your swimming costume."

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Another fan couldn't contain their excitement, exclaiming: "THE MINX OF ALL MINXES." Love Island star Demi Jones also joined the chorus of praise, commenting: "You look so beautiful!"

Echoing the sentiments, another admirer said: "Well said," adding that she was "looking stunning." As another showed interest in her beachwear, asking: "I love your swimsuit where is it from x".

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Amy Denman